Hotel The Cliff BayvsPalheiro Village
Both hotels are rated highly by expert writers. Overall, Hotel The Cliff Bay scores significantly higher than Palheiro Village. Hotel The Cliff Bay has a TripExpert Score of 91 with approval from 5 sources such as Michelin Guide, The Telegraph and Oyster.
Hotel The Cliff Bay
Estrada Monumental, 147, Funchal, Madeira 9004-532, Portugal
From $158/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"One of the island's top lodgings, rivaled and surpassed only by Reid's, this nine-story hotel is dramatically located on a craggy bluff towering over wave-lashed rocks." Full review
Michelin Guide
"This sumptuously appointed hotel offers every modern comfort."
Oyster
Luxury
"The Cliff Bay (Porto Bay) is a luxury hotel with a striking cliff-side setting overlooking the Atlantic, a bit more than a mile from Funchal's city center." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"Standing on a promontory with direct access to the sea and beautiful views over the Bay of Funchal, the five-star Cliff Bay is part of the acclaimed Porto Bay hotel group." Full review
Lonely Planet
"An award-winning hotel in Funchal’s Hotel Zone featuring luxurious bedrooms, a Michelin-star restaurant and direct access to the sea." Full review
Fodor's
"One of the most highly regarded hotels on the island, this elegant resort sits on a spectacular promontory with a series of terraces spilling down the cliffs and all the way to the ocean." Full review
Lonely Planet
"An award-winning hotel in Funchal’s Hotel Zone featuring luxurious bedrooms, a Michelin-star restaurant and direct access to the sea" Full review
Independent
"If you’re looking for a slice of luxury, The Cliff Bay is the place to go. From waking up in extra large beds to dining at the two-Michelin star restaurant, Il Gallo d’Oro, you’ll get pampered."
Palheiro Village
Estrada do Aeroporto 65, Funchal, Madeira 9060-382, Portugal
From $106/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Pool
Afar Magazine
"Our villa was very nice, huge, well appointed and had good outdoor space for happy hour!" Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The four-pearl Palheiro Village is a sprawling hillside complex of upscale villas and apartments." Full review